sport news Liverpool want three midfielders, Harry Kane could leave Tottenham: Summer ... trends now

The stage is set for another massive, record-breaking summer of spending in the Premier League and beyond. 

A host of world-class players could be on the move, with England stars like Harry Kane, Mason Mount, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham potentially joining new clubs.

Liverpool lead the race for three midfielders as Jurgen Klopp seeks a summer rebuild, while Manchester City have moved ahead in the race for defender Josko Gvardiol.

Other 'Big Six' clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea will strengthen too and there are plenty of promising stars across the globe attracting the interest of the richest league on the planet.

So, with less than three months until the summer window jolts open, Sportsmail looks at the biggest transfer sagas set to come and rates the chances of the deals happening.

Harry Kane (Manchester United, Bayern Munich) 

This year could finally be the year Harry Kane leaves Tottenham, potentially representing the end of the will-he-won't-he saga that has rumbled on for several years - and Manchester United are at the head of the queue.

Spurs fans won't like us saying it but he is a massive fish in a medium-sized pond and it seems likely that this season will be his last in north London, two years after he wanted to leave for Manchester City, who now have Erling Haaland as the focal point of their attack. 

The England captain is clearly a world-class player - perhaps the club's only one - and is the top performer in a turgid team, with 20 goals in 36 appearances in all competitions this season.

Only Haaland (27) has scored more than his 18 league goals this campaign and he is a good bet to be the all-time top scorer for the Premier League, England and Tottenham by the end of his career.

His current deal expires in summer 2024 and Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will be determined not to lose their golden goose for nothing at the end of his contract. At 29 years old, Kane also knows his next deal could be the last big one of his career.

Spurs are fourth, in the final Champions League qualification spot, but Liverpool and Newcastle immediately behind them have games in hand and are probably favourites to overtake them.

If Spurs aren't in the Champions League next season, it is felt the club will lower their £100million asking price, with United growing in confidence they can land him in this scenario given Kane's desire to compete at the top level and win trophies.

United are also said to be encouraged by a response they received after contacting Kane's camp through a third party.

He is highly unlikely to join Arsenal or Chelsea given their rivalries with Tottenham, and the main factor hindering a move to United is Levy's vow not to sell to an English club. Kane's contract situation may force him to rethink that.

Chances of leaving: 7/10

Jude Bellingham (Liverpool, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Man United, Chelsea) 

Jude Bellingham is arguably the most highly coveted footballer in the world. The Borussia Dortmund star is already one of the best players in Europe at the tender age of 19.

Pretty much every top English side was in for him last summer, but Dortmund were unwilling to lose two of their best players in the same window after selling Haaland to City.

This summer, it is all but a mathematical certainty that he will leave the Signal Iduna Park for the Premier League.

And there is fresh interest from Liverpool, City, United and Chelsea this year. Liverpool are leading the race as they look for a much-needed midfield revamp, with title-chasing City very keen on the teenager as well.

Spanish giants and Champions League title holders Real Madrid are in the running too, but have spent big recently on French youngsters Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga to bolster their midfield.

United and Chelsea hold an interest but are less likely to pursue him as a real priority. Bellingham liking Reds right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold's post celebrating their 7-0 win over Man United - maybe a hint at his next club - sent Liverpool fans into a frenzy.

And no wonder. Bellingham could swing the Premier League title for whoever he joins - he's that good. 

Chances of leaving: 10/10 

Declan Rice (Arsenal, Man City, Man United)

Another player who has probably outgrown his current club is Declan Rice.

Manchester rivals City and United admire the 24-year-old but both spent big last summer on midfielders Kalvin Phillips (£42m) and Casemiro (£70m) respectively, while Chelsea's probable lack of Champions League football will count against them.

In any case, Arsenal have moved ahead in the race for the 'Basmati Busquets' as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of a near-certain return to Europe's elite competition. The Gunners have identified Rice as their main transfer target in the summer.

In the centre of the park, Thomas Partey is talented but injury-prone, Granit Xhaka is 30, Jorginho is a short-term stop-gap, Mohamed Elneny is just a squad player, Albert Sambi Lokonga could well be sold this summer and Fabio Vieira is still raw.

A young, mobile, dynamic central midfielder with room to improve, Premier League experience and capable of playing as both a No 6 or a No 8 in Arsenal's typical 4-3-3 system, like Rice, would be highly prized.  

Gunners icon and Under-18 coach Jack Wilshere is on a mission to lure his friend to north London too.

As revealed by Sportsmail's Sami Mokbel last week, the pair formed a close relationship during their time playing together at West Ham and have remained tight - and that bond could well be an influencer as Rice decides his next destination. 

Even if West Ham do avoid relegation, his time in east London is likely to be coming to a close, although the nine-figure sum the Hammers are likely to demand could 

Chances of leaving: 8/10